As Southeast Asia’s premier independent news, movies, entertainment, pop culture, tech and video game media platform, Geek Culture is always on the move. Be it exclusive interviews with celebrities like James Gunn, Henry Cavill and Harrison Ford, exclusive sneak peeks at exciting upcoming games like Borderlands 4, or being the first to get our hands on Apple’s and Samsung’s latest hardware, our line of work is one that constantly takes us places.
And while attending these events at locations far from home and across different time zones, staying connected is not just important, but essential, as having dependable roaming options ensures that work flows smoothly and without disruptions. More than that, it’s not just about the quality of said connections but safety as well, as roaming securely is equally important in keeping our data safe from prying eyes.
When it comes to hardware, our team has been equipped with the latest technology from the biggest brands, and thanks to Singtel, our loadout has been further enhanced with its 5G+ Priority plan, which not only includes access to an enhanced version of the existing 5G network that delivers up to four times faster connection speeds, it is also bundled with Singtel’s Mobile Protect, which provides increased security and real-time threat protection to all users, including those roaming overseas, something essential to our constant globe-trotting lifestyle.
With Mobile Protect, our 5G+ network, both locally and while traveling across the world, remains safeguarded, providing an advanced monitoring service that continuously inspects webpages, blocking access or downloads when accidentally or unknowingly interacting with digital threats such as clicking on a malicious link or scanning a fake QR code. Best of all, it’s done completely seamlessly, providing a speedy and secure roaming experience.
Powered by network slicing, Mobile Protect detects and safeguards us from three major threats, preventing unauthorised control of devices via malware and spyware attacks, keeping sensitive information safe from phishing scams, and stopping hijacked networks from spreading viruses to devices via botnet attacks.
In addition, the service also features daily and weekly security reports, allowing us to view the number of suspicious sites blocked throughout the day and informing us of potential dangers for future reference. Backed by an added layer of security, we can now exchange information online safely, no matter where we are in the world, all without worrying about hacking incidents disrupting our workflow, and most importantly, our fun.
Be it the thrilling rush of covering Tokyo Game Show for an early try at all the latest upcoming games, or waiting in anticipation to snap a one-in-a-lifetime selfie with action superstar Tom Cruise, Singtel and Mobile Protect have given us real peace of mind, so we can focus on our stories and not on security threats.
Mobile Protect is available standalone as an add-on, alongside being bundled with Singtel’s Priority Plus and Priority Ultra plans. The former costs S$55 per month and includes 200GB of local data and 3GB of Asia roaming, while the latter costs S$80 per month with unlimited local data and 6GB of Asia roaming.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
Ting Wei
